LEAD@UCC offers bite-sized, one-hour online sessions tailored to strengthen leadership capability and consistency across the University.  Designed specifically for managers, leaders, and heads with line management responsibilities, these sessions provide practical insights and shared learning opportunities. Your participation is strongly encouraged to help foster a strong leadership culture at UCC.   

SEPTEMBER 2026 SESSION

Title:  The Do's & Don'ts of the Duty of Respect & Right To Dignity Policy for Managers

Facilitated by: Reg Friddle, Preferred Future

Date & Time: Thursday 17 September 2026, 10:00 - 11:00

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OCTOBER SESSION - TBC

NOVEMBER SESSION - TBC

DECEMBER SESSION - TBC

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JANUARY 2027 SESSION

Title: Effective Communication Skills for Leaders 

This practical session will examine 'Ego States' (Parent, Adult, and Child) and their impact on communication. Balancing these states is crucial for effective interpersonal interactions and essential for healthy communication.

Facilitated by: Reg Friddle, Preferred Future

Date & Time: Friday, 15 January 2027, 10:00 - 11:00

Relevant Managers Toolkit(s): Challenging Conversations 

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PREVIOUS SESSIONS - 2025/2026

TITLE: Essential Feedback Skills for Leaders 

Gain greater confidence in: initiating and engaging in everyday feedback conversations; practical techniques for giving feedback; strategies for receiving feedback with openness and curiosity - even when it’s hard to hear; an understanding of how to build individual relationships and a team culture where feedback is welcomed and valued & insight into common feedback pitfalls and how to avoid them

Facilitated by: Julia Rowan, Performance Matters

Date & Time: 10:00 - 11:00, Wednesday, 12th November 2025

Relevant Managers Toolkit(s): Developing your Staff 

TITLE: Bringing a Coaching Mindset to Your Management Style 

This session will examine how to use coaching techniques to better support your team’s development, boost engagement, and create a more empowering work environment."

Facilitated by: Pat O’Leary, ACE   

Date & Time: 10:00 - 11:00, Friday, 5th December 2025,

Relevant Managers Toolkit(s): Developing your Staff 

TITLE: Let's talk about 'Compassionate Leadership'  

Facilitated by: Bríd O’Meara

Date & Time: 10:00 - 11:00, Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Relevant Managers Toolkit(s): Leading for Wellbeing 

TITLE:  Let's talk about 'Positive Workplace Relationships'

Facilitated by: Bríd O’Meara

Date & Time: 10:00 - 11:00, Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Relevant Managers Toolkit(s): Leading for Wellbeing

TITLE: Building Trust and Support Within Your Team 

This session will focus on practical strategies to strengthen team relationships, enhance psychological safety, and foster a culture of mutual respect and collaboration.

Facilitated by: Mary Horgan & Susan O’ Mahony 

Date & Time: 15th April 2026, 10:00-11:00

Relevant Managers Toolkit(s): Leading for Wellbeing